Center for Culture and Biodiverity Conservation – Empowered communities apply indigenous knowledge for sustainable development, and a balanced coexistence prevails between human and non-human entities.

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Welcome to CENC

CENC-BIO is an indigenous Non-Governmental Organization based in Uganda, with a mission to empower grassroots communities through the promotion of gender equality, social justice, and sustainable solutions for climate change. We actively integrate culture as a key component of Uganda’s development agenda, recognizing its profound impact on the well-being of both communities and the environment.

Vision

A harmonious landscape where the rich interplay of cultural diversity and biodiversity thrives, empowered communities apply indigenous knowledge for sustainable development, and a balanced coexistence prevails between human and non-human entities.

Mission

To empower grassroots communities by promoting gender equality, social justice, and sustainable solutions for climate change and resilient community food systems, while actively integrating culture as a key component of Uganda’s development agenda

Thematic Areas of Focus

Our vision encompasses empowered communities applying indigenous knowledge for sustainable development, while ensuring a balanced coexistence between human and non-human entities.

Food and Seed Sovereignty

Our Seed Sovereignty Programme is dedicated to cultivating a biodiverse, ecologically sustainable, and resilient seed system in Uganda. We firmly believe that the foundation of a food revolution lies in the seed. Accordingly, we are staunch advocates for organic

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Community Ecological Governance

In the Albertine Graben, Virunga, and Lake Victoria landscapes, our program engages in collaborative efforts with indigenous communities. Specifically, we work closely with the custodians of sacred natural sites,

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Sacred Lands and Waters

We stand alongside Indigenous custodians in Uganda to protect sacred natural sites, crucial for climate change resilience and biodiversity. These sites, rich in cultural, ecological, and spiritual significance, play a vital role in environmental health.

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Gender and Extractives

We stand in solidarity with frontline communities, especially women and elders, advocating for a transformation from an extractive mindset to a new ethic of care for the lands and waters that sustain us.